Honors College

Eligibility

The following students are good candidates for the Honors College:

• Students with fewer than 30 college credits total (whether at Ivy Tech or another college) and a strong GPA (3.2+ average).
• Students pursuing a transfer degree in a non-health program and/or students pursuing the Indiana College Core

• Current high school students in our Dual Enrollment Program

Health Science Programs

The Honors College is currently unavailable to students enrolled in health science programs.

Students admitted into the Honors College work toward completing an Honors Diploma and/or the Indiana College Core certificate as part of our Start as a Sophomore transfer pathway (the Indiana College Core consists of a block of 30 credit hours that are guaranteed to transfer to another Indiana public college or university).

Once admitted into the program, your Honors Advisor will discuss all options with you to plan your pathway at Ivy Tech.

Honors Tracks:

*Examples: HUMA 250 OR other Study Abroad OR Global Studies Certificate OR Global Workforce Skills Certificate OR other approved experience.

Questions?

Register for a virtual Honors College information session or reach out to the Honors College at honorscollege@ivytech.edu.

Honors Certificate

Students can earn the Honors Indiana College Core long-term certificate (called a technical certificate) as part of our Start as a Sophomore transfer pathway to a 4-year school. The Honors Indiana College Core technical certificate is offered at 29 Ivy Tech locations (every location the Indiana College Core is offered).

Honors Associate Degrees

Students can earn an Honors associate degree, called an Honors Diploma, in 28 academic programs. See the list below. Each Ivy Tech location, including IvyOnline, offers a unique combination of honors certificate and degree options, so be sure to contact your advisor before applying to the Honors College to make sure your desired academic program and credential are available at your campus.

• Accounting
• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Building Construction Management
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Criminal Justice
• Cyber Security/Information Assurance
• Data Analytics
• Education - Early Childhood
• Education - Elementary & Special
• Education - Secondary
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Fine Arts
• General Studies
• Homeland Security/Public Safety
• Hospitality Administration (Events & Culinary Arts)
• Human Services
• Informatics
• Legal & Paralegal Studies
• Liberal Arts
• Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Professional Communication
• Psychology
• Software Development
• Visual Communications

Honors Transfer Agreements

We have created unique transfer opportunities specifically for Ivy Tech's Honors College students. Some of the agreements include:

• Ball State University Honors College
• Manchester – PharmD Program
• Earlham Honors College
• IUPUI Honors Liberal Arts Program

Students Have Been Accepted at More than 60 Top Universities

Ivy Tech honors students have been accepted at more than 60 top universities all around Indiana and across the U.S. to pursue both undergraduate and graduate degrees. 

Ivy Tech alumni have been accepted to the following universities:

Tuition & Fees

The Honors College follows Ivy Tech's standard tuition model with a program fee applied.

In-State students can expect to pay the following tuition:

• Part-time (<12 credit hours)
  $178.38 per credit hour
• Full-time (12+ credit hours)
  $2,577.11 flat fee per semester

In addition to tuition, Honors students will be assessed a fee as follows:

• Fall and Spring Semesters
  Full-time students: $900 per semester
  Part-time and Courses-Only students: $750 per semester
• Summer Semester
  The Honors fee is waived

To see more information about Ivy Tech tuition and fees, click here, or attend an information session.

Presidential Honors College Scholarship

New students who apply to and are accepted into the Ivy Tech Honors College may apply for the Presidential Honors College Scholarship.

This scholarship provides substantial assistance ($3,000 per year, renewable up to 2 years) for new Honors College students who demonstrate financial need and exceptional potential. This award will be available to students starting in the Honors College Fall 2023.

This application requires the following: 

• Must be a new, full-time Ivy Tech student
• Must have graduated from high school within the past two years with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (will be asked to provide this information)
• Must be accepted into the Honors College and remain in good standing (you will be prompted to upload your acceptance letter which is emailed to your Ivy Tech email)
• Must submit ACT, SAT, and/or Knowledge Assessment scores 
• Must submit one letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, guidance counselor, or work supervisor 
• Must submit a written essay (500-word minimum) or creative presentation (e.g., Powtoon, Vimeo) where you share your Big Goals and how you feel the Honors College can help you reach them
• Must submit the FAFSA form (does not have to be complete to apply for the scholarship)
• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen